First Generation Students
Fall 2023 Events
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is a First-gen Forward institution recognized for its commitment to students taking their family’s first steps into higher education.
All Campuses
First-Generation College Student Kickoff Celebration featuring K.D. Wilson
"One of a Kind: How to take your place, own your journey and leave a legacy"
Thursday, Nov. 9│ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hear the inspirational story of a first-gen student who graduated college against the odds.
Join us for lunch and watch the livestream at the one of the campuses from 12-1 p.m.
Eastern Campus, Multicultural Center (EEC 158)
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 221
Western Campus, North Galleria
Westshore Campus, SLT Commons
Eastern Campus
Letter Writing
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Outside of ESS 2133
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
Veterans Day Celebration
Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EMHC 245
Paying for College Resource Fair
Monday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ESS (Stomp Café)
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
The Future Is Here: An Alumni Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 3 p.m.
Virtual session
Join us for an alumni panel discussion from our TRIO SSS graduates to discuss what they learned in college, what tips they have beyond Tri-C, and to celebrate what it means to be TRIO Strong
Open House and Mixer
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EMHC Lobby (2nd Floor)
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Metropolitan Campus
Letter Writing
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2 | 1-3 p.m.
MCC 066
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
Share Your First Generation Story
Tuesday, Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Metro Campus Center
The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
First Generation Scholars and Fashion: Networking and Etiquette Mixer
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | Noon - 2 p.m.
MCC 2nd Floor Rear Lobby
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Paying for College Resource Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
South Concourse
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
Turkey Bowling
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Noon - 2 p.m.
The Pantry (South Concourse)
Fitness for First Generation Scholars
Thursday, Nov. 16 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Recreation Center
Western Campus
Turkey Bowling
Tuesday, Nov. 14| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lower Galleria
You've probably picked up a turkey and thought, "this weighs more than a bowling ball!"
If your next thought was "I wonder if I can throw this turkey across the floor and hit something?", then we have the opportunity for you!
Join us as we turn the Lower Galleria into a bowling alley...with a frozen turkey as the ball! Students will get two chances to knock down our pins to be entered to win fantastic prizes.
Paying for College Resource Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WSS (Lower Level, G4 A/B)
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
First Generation and Security
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Galleria
Winter is coming. Whether you only have a few minutes or two hours, stop by to make a fleece tie blanket with the Disney Fanime Club or knit/crochet a hat or scarf with the Cozy Stitch Club. No experience needed...we'll teach you!
All items will be donated to a local shelter for homeless youth.
Fitness for First Generation Scholars
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Galleria
A healthy mind and body are important. Join Student Engagement and Recreation & Wellness as we bring the Rec Center to the center of campus! That's right, we'll bring some machines to the Galleria so you can try them out, learn about Tri-C's fitness resources and grab a healthy snack.
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Westshore Campus
Letter Writing
Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 9-10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 9-10 a.m.
SLT 118
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
First-Generation College Student Breakfast
Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9-11 a.m.
SHCS Atrium
Help us kick off First Gen College Student Week with food and a t-shirt!
Success Cart: Enrollment
Monday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Success Cart will make its way around campus with resources and treats!
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Gratitude Journaling
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 1:15-2:15 p.m.
SLT 222
Learn the art and importance of expressing gratitude to others.
Cookies, Cocoa, Career and Transfer
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Atrium
Grab a quick pick-me-up of cookies and cocoa with your Career and Transfer Center Specialists on your way to class, and learn about 4-year institutions and careers that may fit your future plans.
Success Cart: Tutoring
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 2-4 p.m.
The Success Cart will make its way around campus with resources and treats!
Financial Aid Fair and Financial Literacy
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SLT 109/The Commons
Stop by the resource fair to learn more about financial aid and how to have strong financial literacy.